and inside. 10:41 here, with first lady michelle obama's bangs. she has now revealed, for the first time, the reasons behind her new look. and paula faris is here with the story. hi, paula. >> we care about hair here. many people loving the first lady's locks. and michelle obama revealing the reason behind those bangs, a mid life crisis. and jokes that if she truly had her way, she may have done something more extreme. the big bang theory was the talk of the inauguration. even president obama gave a loving shoutout. >> to address, the most significant event of this weekend, i love her bangs. she looks good. >> reporter: now, for the first time, michelle obama is opening up about why she has the hairstyle heard around the world. telling rachael ray that the bangs weren't just a simple fashion choice. >> this is my midlife crisis. okay? i couldn't get a sports car. they wouldn't let me bungee jump. >> so, you went for the bangs. you're the boss of your hair. >> i can do this. this is all-mine. >> reporter: mrs. obama debuted the bangs on her 49th bi